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Joseph A. Power Jr.
Biography
Joseph A. Power Jr. is one of the founding partners at Power Rogers & Smith. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Loyola University, Mr. Power has practiced law for almost 40 years. He has worked on groundbreaking cases throughout his fruitful career in law, and at 28, he became the youngest lawyer in the nation to obtain a million-dollar-plus verdict for his client. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America every year since 1987, was named one of the “Top Personal Injury and Consumer Lawyers” by Leading Lawyers Magazine, and is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only organization of the nation’s top 100 plaintiff’s lawyers.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Nursing Home Abuse
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Associations
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Lifetime Member (Current)
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Sustaining Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
Chicago Bar Association Member (Current)
Illinois State Bar # 2244276 Member (Current)
International Academy of Trial Lawyers Member (1996 - Current)
American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow (1995)
Awards
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Top personal injury lawyer in Illinois for 2013
Best Lawyers in America 2013.0
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Leading consumer and personal injury attorney in Illinois
The Leading Lawyers Magazine 2013.0
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Champion of Justice
Public Justice, a national public interest law firm 2012.0
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Top Personal Injury and Consumer Lawyer
Leading Lawyers Magazine 2015.0
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Top Ten Personal Injury and Consumer Attorney in Illinois
Leading Lawyers Network 2011.0
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Top Personal Injury and Consumer Lawyer
Leading Lawyers Magazine 2014.0
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One of the Best Lawyers in the country
Lawdragon 2011.0
Note: A group which selects the top 500 trial lawyers in the country.
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Special Commendation Award
Civil Justice Foundation 2000.0
Note: for uncovering and disclosing the trucking license for bribe scandal in the Office of Secretary of State which resulted in 76 criminal convictions including the former Governor.
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Top Personal Injury Lawyer in Chicago
Best Lawyers in America 2010.0
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Top Personal Injury and Consumer Lawyer in Illinois
Leading Lawyers Network 2010.0
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Top Votegetter as Leading Consumer and Personal Lawyer
Leading Lawyer Network 2009.0
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One of Top Ten Lawyers in Illinois
Super Lawyer Magazine 2009.0
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Award for Record Medical Malpractice Verdict and for having Over Five Jury Verdicts of Eight Figures or More
Jury Verdict Reporter 2010.0
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Top Votegetter in a Poll of Illinois Lawyers of the Top Attorneys in Illinois
Chicago Magazine 2004.0
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Distinguished Award for Excellence
Illinois Bar Foundation 2004.0
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Awarded Tribute for Leadership on behalf of social justice and progressive change
US Action and US Action Education Fund 2003.0
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Citizen of the Year
City Club of Chicago 2003.0
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One of the top ten litigators in the United States
The National Law Journal 1999.0
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Protector of the Working Man
Illinois State Crime Commission 2001.0
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30 Tough Lawyers
Chicago Magazine 2002.0
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Medal of Merit
Illinois State Bar Association 2003.0
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Medal of Excellence
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law 2003.0
Education
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University of Notre Dame B.A.
Year: 1974
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Loyola Law School, Los Angeles J.D.
Year: 1977
Websites
https://www.powerrogers.com/
Power Rogers & Smith, P.C.
https://www.powerrogers.com/our-attorneys/joseph-a-power-jr-/
Joseph A. Power, Jr.'s Profile
70 W Madison St, Suite 5500, Chicago, IL 60602